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Sporting Kansas City cruises past Rapids, powered by Thommy's brace

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Memo Rodriguez - Four key passes, two tackles in winRodriguez produced four shots (one on target) and won four duels (one aerial) in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Colorado.

ImpactAlthough Rodriguez hasn't had many starts as of late, his first start since injury was productive as he ushered KC's midfield forward to their second home win in a row. Rodriguez, who signed with KC after a preseason trial, has had seven goal contributions in just 15 starts this year as they push towards an uphill battle for a playoff spot.

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Michael Edwards - Scores goal in lossEdwards scored one goal from two shots (one on target) and had five clearances in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to KC

ImpactEdwards made only his second start of the season on Wednesday, and was easily Colorado's best player on the day, blocking five shots along with his goal. Although the contract he signed last year was only for two years, he still has another year option and with more performances like this, he could see that option triggered for next year.

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Daniel Salloi - Assists off benchSalloi produced one assist and two shots (both blocked) from the bench in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Colorado.

ImpactSalloi's assist was his third of the season, as he has had his worst season since 2020. Salloi had a sub-par start to the year where he had four goal contributions in the first 12 games of the year, but has gotten worse with only two goal contributions in his last 16 appearances, but this assist and a mix of KC's attack strengthening, with nine goals in the last four games, he could be on the way back to his old ways.

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Stephen Afrifa - Assists in winAfrica produced one assist and five shots (one on target) in a 4-1 win against Colorado on Wednesday.

ImpactAfrifa's quick rise to being one of the best young wingers in the league continues as he produced his third assist of the year on Wednesday. Afrifa's form has been undeniable as he has became a dangerous attacking option as the season has progressed, with this run even earning him a gallup to Canada's national team where he made two appearances. The 23-year-old has amassed 0.75 goal contributions per game and looks to carry this form into the weekend in a pivotal matchup with Minnesota that has major playoff implications.

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Erik Thommy - Scores two off benchThommy scored two goals from four shots (three on goal) and completed three successful long bars in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Colorado.

ImpactThommy made an abbreviated appearance on Wednesday, coming off the bench for only the third time this season, and used his short time on the pitch wisely, scoring his sixth and seventh goal of the MLS season. The German looks to boost KC's small playoff chances with a crucial matchup against Minnesota at home this weekend.

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Alan Pulido - Scores two in winPulido scored two goals from four shots (three on goal) and completed three successful dribbles in a 4-1 win against Colorado on Wednesday.

ImpactPulido has seemed to find his recent form as of late. After a run of games from the beginning of May to the end of July where he failed to score, and where he seemed to has lost his spot to William Agada, he has now scored four goals and assisted twice in five starts. Although conversations of a buy-out of his contract began amongst fans and media, Pulido has seemed to silence those thoughts as he pushes to try and rise into a still mathematically possible playoff spot.

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Darren Yapi - Finishes serving banYapi has completed his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's match against Toronto.

ImpactYapi clear suspension and will return for the clash with Toronto. He will only start on the bench, not having started an MLS match since June 2, making 24 appearances off the bench during his third campaign with Colorado.

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